Time to Take the Plunge, Need Advice

[htnseymour]

I am ready to give up my crossbow now that my rotator cuff is healed and I am looking to get a compound. Anyone have recommendations? I don't need a top of the line 2013 bow, just one I can hunt with and feel confident it it's ability to take down game.

Thanks in advance

 

[UTGrad]

My first bow was a Parker. There bows work, are affordable and they have excellent customer service.

Here is a new bow from them for 2013

http://www.parkerbows.com/compounds.htm ... ilsku=1129

 

[thetoolman]

Bowtech Assassin

 

[AlanH]

Bowtech Assassin

 

[TNDeerGuy]

My recommendation is to find as many different bows as you can, and shoot each one with an open frame of mind and go with what feels the best�that is the best bow....for you. There are many quality bows out there, and with today's technology there is just minor differences between them that will be felt by the individual shooter.

 

[stik]

My recommendation is to find as many different bows as you can, and shoot each one with an open frame of mind and go with what feels the best�that is the best bow....for you. There are many quality bows out there, and with today's technology there is just minor differences between them that will be felt by the individual shooter.

x2 you'll know when you shoot "the one".

 

[Bull Winkle]

My recommendation is to find as many different bows as you can, and shoot each one with an open frame of mind and go with what feels the best�that is the best bow....for you. There are many quality bows out there, and with today's technology there is just minor differences between them that will be felt by the individual shooter.

x2 you'll know when you shoot "the one".

X3

 

[htnseymour]

Thanks guys, I will be stoppin by two archery stores with ranges, Bass Pro, Dicks, and Gander to check out some bows. Wish me luck

 

[Crow Terminator]

Hey before you buy at the big box stores....hop on down to a real pro shop and see what they have. There is a nice one near to you called Bowhunter Pro Shop. It is on what I call Hwy 321 just before you get into Maryville. If coming from Lenoir City it would be after you pass the Harley Shop and TSC...sits on the left in a little shopping plaza. They carry a bunch of bow lines, and I would guess they know more about working on them than some new hired hand at one of the big chain stores.

 

[htnseymour]

Crow Terminator, I actually had them first on my list. I work in Maryville and they have an outdoor range I can shoot at as well.

 

[burninpowder]

Make sure you check out an elite bow. Very easy on the shoulder. One I set up Saturday was holding 7.2 lbs at 67 lb draw.

 

[Ironsmith-Jared]

My recommendation is to find as many different bows as you can, and shoot each one with an open frame of mind and go with what feels the best�that is the best bow....for you. There are many quality bows out there, and with today's technology there is just minor differences between them that will be felt by the individual shooter.

You hit the nail on the head. Don't let anybody sway your opinion torwards a certain brand. Best advice you could get.

 

[yamaha200]

Go to Smoket mnt Archery here in Seymour, and see what they have used. They didn't have anything used in left handed when I was looking, but knew a guy that did. I ended up buying a loaded Mathews Z7 that had been used just one year, for a unbelievable price.

 

[Urban_Hunter]

I ended up buying a loaded Mathews Z7 that had been used just one year, for a unbelievable price.

Great bow, sometimes I wish I would have gotten it instead. I had the same "unbelievable deal" on a Monster and I love the way it shoots, but dang you cant let it down once you draw. z7 is sweet. I second everyone elses opinion on trying a bunch of different bows before you buy, but I bet if you lay hands on a good used switchback, outback, or drenalin you won't be laying hands on another.

 

[TJS209]

I'd go shoot some different brands and see what you like. Don't over look Elite. Very easy to draw and lifetime transferable warranty.

 

[The_Lawman]

Get a used Mathews. X2 on smoky mountain pro archery. They are top notch.

 

[blackhawk611]

i feel that as long as you can pu a sharp broad head in the boiler room they all will do the job.but i would look into the mathews single cams they are smooth an you can look around what draw weight works for your shoulder. good luck i shoot an old high country ultra one.

 

[TN Whitetail Freak]

Switchback or switchback XT

 

[wayne]

Look at getting something @ 60 lbs. a lot more comfortable to shoot.

 

[Poleaxe]

I know with your injury you cant easily pull back a 70lb bow. That being said im sure u want that smooth draw and smooth release at the same time looking for something that spits out some high numbers. When it comes to a shorter draw weight bow a bowtech is ur best bet. I shoot mathews always have amd always will.. If my shop had a bowtech I wud shoot one instead. The captain, Guardian, assason, alegience are the best models for your easy transition that will still spit em out over 300.